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  • The music gods have been smiling upon me lately.In the past two days:I got third-row tickets to see Trey Anastasio at Cincinnati’s beautiful Taft Theater. Heard a live "The Shins" concert streaming on npr.org. (You can…

  • I have a bad habit of biting my nails, but today, one of them is biting me back.I’ve got a little ingrown nail (or something that feels like it) on the outer part of my right pinky.The only time I notice it is when I use…

  • Awkward situations.Inappropriate remarks.Lying, misleading, and other delicious forms of deception.One of my favorite shows, Curb Your Enthusiasm, begins its new season tonight, and sadly, I won’t be watching.This is esp…

  • I love falling asleep on the couch with the TV on.I hate waking up on the couch with the TV on.

  • Hypothetically speaking…A guy and a girl meet at a bar. A few nights later, they go on a date. A lovely time is had by both.The end of the evening arrives.Kiss or no kiss? Guys, are you likely to pull the trigger, or out…

  • This morning when I got to work, I had one new voice mail."Hi, I'm just calling to say I had the wrong number."Thank you, anonymous caller, for your message.

  • Dear yoga ball,I’m sorry.I crossed the line and teasing became mocking.But while I was quick to judge, you were quick to forgive.You let my snide remarks bounce right off you, as if you were made of rubber.I’ll never dou…

  • As has been previously stated in these pages, I’ve been battling a bit of a lower back problem which has sent me to physical therapy.Based on the instructional illustrations, it appeared one of the exercises was to stick…

  • Today is a special day. Not only am I standing tall, a rare occurrence, but I’m standing tall *on* a tall.I recently learned that in 2006, I’ll be coming to a Starbucks near you. Not in person, but on the side of some …

  • Last night’s imbibing was doubly punishing this morningwhen I learned thatas we get to the tail end of summer and the crops are winding down, you must get to the farmer’s market early,unless you're content with unripe to…

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